Changes coming to Macon bus routes
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Macon-Bibb Transit Authority announces upcoming changes to bus routes. These changes will affect four bus routes and go into affect April 15, 2024: Eisenhower/Chambers inbound…
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More clouds begin to arrive Thursday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Cloud cover will ramp up over the back half of Thursday ahead of the next low pressure system and rain opportunity. The Rest of the Evening…
BOLO: 2 wanted for theft at R&R Quick Stop in Fort Valley
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Fort Valley Police Department is searching for 2 suspects that may be connected to a theft at the…
Cherry Blossom Festival announces schedule changes for this weekend due to weather
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Cherry Blossom Festival announced updates to its events this weekend due to the weather forecast for Friday and Saturday.…
Bleckley County Sheriff's Office announces $30K in grant funding
COCHRAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Bleckley County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday it has received $30,000 in grant funding from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety to fund mobile data terminals through September 2024. "The loss of one life on our…
Inmate stabs warden at Telfair State Prison during shakedown
TELFAIR COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An inmate stabbed a warden on Wednesday at the Telfair State Prison. Staff were conducting a shakedown to remove contraband from a…
UPDATE: Fourth arrest made in connection with death of 25-year-old Cortavius Ates
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Eastman man arrested for brother's murder
EASTMAN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- The GBI has arrested 27-year-old Andrew Taylor of Eastman on one count of felony murder and one count of aggravated assault. According to the Georgia Bureau of…
Back in the 70s for today
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning, everyone! Today, we're waking up to slightly warmer temperatures ranging from the mid-30s to low 40s. As the day progresses, expect a rapid warm-up, with temperatures reaching…
Fire destroys Johnson County High's baseball facility
WRIGHTSVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The building that houses Johnson County High School baseball's concessions, bathrooms and press box is a "total loss" after a fire Sunday night. According to…
BSO: Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by vehicle
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A pedestrian is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon. Bibb County Sheriff's Office Public Affairs says it…
Warmer temperatures coming to Middle Georgia
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will rebound to the 70s Wednesday for most of Middle Georgia The Rest of the Evening Skies will remain clear to finish the first day…
Daybreak's Greater Macon Sleepout raises more than $326,000
UPDATE (3/19) - The 11th annual Greater Macon Sleepout raised $326,909, which was above the goal of $295,000. Daybreak Macon announced Tuesday on Facebook the…
Monroe County Commissioner George Emami resigns
MONROE COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — District 4 Commissioner George Emami submitted his resignation from the Board of Commissioners at Tuesday's meeting. Emami issued a statement during his resignation to commissioners…
Restaurant Report Card: Food service inspection scores March 11-15
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Here's this week's Restaurant Report Card: Middle Georgia's food service inspection scores from the Georgia Department of Public Health between Monday, March 11 and Friday, March 15, 2024. All scores of 69 and below (considered unsatisfactory…
Sunshine in the low 60s for the first day of spring
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning, and Happy Spring everyone! As we start our day, the temperature is in the 30s, making it quite chilly. However, there's good news ahead! Today, we can expect…
WRPD: Man shot in leg while walking on Oak Grove Road
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man is in the hospital after police say he was shot in the leg while walking Monday night on…
Dozens arrested, thousands of dollars worth of drugs seized during 'Operation Wrong Exit' in Twiggs County
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Twiggs County Sheriff's Office, along with other law enforcement agencies, made more than 50…
4 hospitalized, 1 arrested after high-speed chase and crash that ended in Dooly County
CRISP COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is in custody after a high-speed chase Saturday night led to a crash and the…
Late freeze possible for Middle Georgia tonight
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A Freeze Warning has been issued for several Middle Georgia counties as low temperatures around the freezing point are expected overnight. The Rest of the…
Jones County deputies: Traffic stop leads to discovery of drugs; arrest made
JONES COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Jones County deputies say a man arrested on Saturday now faces multiple charges. Photo: Jones…
All 5 Houston County School District high schools named 2024 AP Honor Schools
HOUSTON COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - All five of the Houston County School District's high schools have been named 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor…
Crawford County deputies investigating shooting that left 15-year-old injured
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A 15-year-old boy was shot in Crawford County on Thursday. According to a sheriff's office news release, deputies responded to a call…
Legendary rockers Barenaked Ladies coming to Macon City Auditorium
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Barenaked Ladies and special guest Toad the Wet Sprocket will perform at the Macon City Auditorium on October 25. Tickets go on sale on sale Friday, March 22 on Ticketmaster.com or at the Macon Coliseum Box Office.…
Macon Regional Crimestoppers searching for suspected criminals
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Macon Regional Crimestoppers Sergeant Greg Thomas visited 41Today to highlight the five most wanted suspects right now. Crimestoppers partners with media organizations, police departments and…
Baldwin Bravettes championship parade set for Saturday
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Baldwin Bravettes will be celebrated with a parade on Saturday after winning the GHSA Class 4A title earlier this month. According to the Baldwin County School District, the parade will start at 1 p.m. at…
FVPD: Man arrested, charged after allegedly choking woman in front of her kids
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A man faces multiple charges after being accused of choking a woman in front of her children. A Fort Valley Police Department Facebook post says officers responded to Tabor Circle in reference to an assault.…
Macon's 42nd Cherry Blossom Festival underway
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Community leaders, local government officials and dignitaries from Japan gathered for the opening ceremony of the 42nd Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon on Friday. The opening…
Mercer University names Ryan Ridder next men's basketball head coach
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Mercer University announced Friday it has named Ryan Ridder as the program's 30th men's basketball head coach. He replaces Greg Gary, whose…
“Operation Wrong Exit” underway in Twiggs County
TWIGGS COUNTY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – "Operation Wrong Exit" is underway in Twiggs County. "Operation Wrong Exit" is an ongoing effort to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries within Twiggs County,…
Cherry Blossom Festival off to a wet start
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Middle Georgia has seen many wet weekends this year, and that is once again the case as the 42nd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival begins. The Rest of the Evening Afternoon thunderstorms will turn into evening rain…
Possum Hollow Festival set to return to Laurens County in April
DEXTER, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The Possum Hollow Festival is set to return to Laurens County next month after a long hiatus. "Possum Hollow Festival 2.0" organizers are calling for vendors to participate in the event, which they say is set…
'Bikers for Bob Charity Ride' to raise awareness about cancer
MONTEZUMA, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Bikers for Bob Charity Ride, benefitting Bob Melvin, is March 16th. The ride is in support of Bob Melvin who was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and…
Lyanta' Tomlin Productions hosting casting call for play
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — Pastor Lyanta Tomlin of New Life Christian Church is hosting a casting call for a new book and play. Tomlin is making and promoting…
The Perrys and The Kingsmen to perform at Cherry Blossom Festival Gospel Event
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The International Cherry Blossom Festival will feature a gospel concert on Friday, March 22 at 7 p.m. The event,…
Woman charged after triple shooting outside CRU Lounge in Warner Robins
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - A woman is charged after three people were shot outside a lounge early Friday.…
Storms possible today, Dry Saturday
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to you all! Hope your Friday is off to a good start! This morning we are in the 50s. A level 1/5 threat for severe weather has…
Dublin's St. Patrick's Festival's 'Super Saturday' this weekend
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Dublin's St. Patrick's Day Parade is just a couple of days away! The city has been hosting events throughout the month of March to…
Rain to arrive in Middle Georgia Friday afternoon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - An incoming cold front will bring thunderstorms and rain Friday afternoon through the evening. This Evening While the sun remains out skies will remain…
Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony moved due to threat of weather
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - The International Cherry Blossom Festival's Opening Ceremony, usually held at Carolyn Crayton Park, will be held at the Douglass Theatre on…
Bibb County candidate for sheriff ordered to pay thousands to employees of his private business
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - After nearly three years, a lawsuit filed against Bibb County Sheriff Candidate and business owner, Christopher Paul,…
Inmate at Macon State Prison dead after fight with roommate
OGLETHORPE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – An inmate at Macon State Prison is dead after an altercation with his roommate, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections. The…
UPDATE: Location change for Pink Provisions Preview Party on Friday
UPDATE (3/14) - Due to the current inclement weather forecasted for Friday, the Pink Provisions Preview Party will now be held at…
Man dies in single-vehicle accident in Macon
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man died Thursday morning after crashing his vehicle into a utility pole. According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the single-vehicle crash happened at…
Wonderful forecast for today!
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to you all! Hope your Thursday is of to a good start! Weather wise we are in the 40s right now. Today we will see plenty…
Pollen levels stay high as temperatures continue to warm
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Temperatures will climb into the 80s Thursday as trees continue to bloom. The Rest of the Evening The scattered thin clouds over Middle…
Sun and clouds with the upper 70's expected
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Good morning to you all!! Hope your Wednesday is going well. This morning we are in the 40s a bit warmer than we were yesterday at this time. Today…
Middle Georgia election results from March 12
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump claimed expected victories in Georgia's Presidential Preference Primary on Tuesday. Several local items were on ballots across…
Preparations underway for 42nd International Cherry Blossom Festival
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) - Preparations are underway for the 42nd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival, and excitement is building as vendors get ready for the big 10-day event. A…